New Amy Winehouse Biopic, “Back to Black,” Debuts First Footage
Fans of the late Amy Winehouse are getting a first look at the upcoming biopic, “Back to Black,” which is set to hit theaters on May 10. The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and starring Marisa Abela as Winehouse, promises to give an unapologetic look at the iconic singer’s rise to fame and the inspiration behind her legendary album.
The trailer for “Back to Black” features Abela as Winehouse, along with Jack O’Connell as her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, and Eddie Marsan as her father, Mitch Winehouse. The film is said to offer a never-before-seen glimpse into Winehouse’s life and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, “Back to Black.”
“‘Back to Black’ is a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, ‘Back to Black,’” the logline for the film reads. “Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
The biopic has the support of the Amy Winehouse Estate, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Publishing, making it the first official film about the iconic singer’s life. The release of “Back to Black” comes after numerous documentaries about Winehouse’s life and legacy, including the Oscar-winning “Amy” in 2015 and the recent BBC TV film “Reclaiming Amy.”
With just a few months until its release, fans can watch the trailer for “Back to Black” to get a glimpse of what promises to be an intimate and revealing look at the life and career of Amy Winehouse.